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Eucalyptus albida

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Eucalyptus albida - White-Leaved Mallee
Eucalyptus albida – White-Leaved Mallee

An attractive small tree, Eucalyptus albida is commonly called the White-Leaved Mallee.

It is the colour of the new leaves that give it the common name, they are a smokey greenish white and rounded. The mature leaves are a deeper green and lanceolate in shape.

Reaching around 3 metres in height, creamy white flowers appear in summer and attract bees and birds to the garden.

The new foliage is widely used in floral arrangements and this is a species that can be coppiced to promote the attractive new growth.

Care

Best grown in a sunny position and in a well drained soil.

Once established Eucalyptus albida requires very little extra care other than pruning if desired.

Propagation

Easy from seed.

Summary Information

  • Botanical Name – Eucalyptus albida
  • Common Name – White-Leaved Mallee
  • Family – South West Australia
  • Origins – Australia – East Coast.
  • Height – To around 2 – 3 m
  • Spread To 2 – 3 metres.
  • Growth rate – Medium to fast
  • Position – Full sun to a little shade.
  • Soil – Well drained
  • Flowering Time – Summer
  • Flower colour – Creamy White
  • Foliage – Juvenile foliage is a grey to white, mature foliage is green.
  • Frost tolerant – Yes.
  • Drought tolerant – Yes once established.

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